TIFR, Mumbai announces Admission to Integrated MSc-PhD Programs
TIFR, Mumbai announces Admission to Integrated MSc-PhD Programs

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai invites applications for admission to Integrated MSc-PhD Programs at its Mumbai Campus.

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai Integrated MSc-PhD Admission

Program offered

  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Computer & Systems Sciences

Important Dates

Course Duration

  • 6 years

Eligibility Criteria

Mathematics:

  • For I-Ph.D. : B.A./B.Sc./B.Math./B.Stat./B.E./B.Tech. (Students already having/completing a Master’s degree by January  2023 are not eligible for I-Ph.D.).

Physics:

  • For I-Ph.D.: M.E./M.Tech./B.Sc./B.S./B.E./B.Tech./ B.Chem. in Physics, Engineering Physics, or equivalent degree, on completion of programme(s) of duration not less than 3 years in total.  Any other degree in Science / Engineering / Medicine, or equivalent, on completion of programme(s) of duration not less than 3 years in total.

Chemistry:

  • For I-Ph.D.: B.Sc./B.Pharm./B.S. degree or equivalent degree.
  • Candidates with B.E./B.Tech. degrees, enrolled in the Ph.D. programme can optionally get an M.Sc. degree by fulfilling additional requirements.

Biology:

  • For I-Ph.D./M.Sc.: Bachelors in any Basic Science (Physics/ Chemistry/Mathematics/any branch of Biology) OR any 4-year degree programme that awards a “Bachelor’s degree” including B.Tech., B.E., B.V.Sc., B.Pharma. (4 year course).

Computer & Systems Sciences (including Communications and Machine Learning):

  • For I-Ph.D. : B.Sc. (3-year degree) or any other 3-year degree in Computer Science / Electronics & Communications Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related branches.  Exceptionally well-qualified students with a 3-year undergraduate degree (B.Sc.) in related subjects may be considered for the I-Ph.D. programme.  Candidates in the I-Ph.D. programme will need to fulfill the requirements for both an M.Sc. and Ph.D.; upon successful completion, they will receive both degrees.

Application Process

  • Eligible candidates can apply online mode only through University website http://univ.tifr.res.in/
  • Please follow the appropriate link on this website for filling up the application form.  Read the instructions carefully before you start filling up the online application form.
  • Students may take the online test in multiple subjects provided the timings do not clash. Please submit separate application/fees for each subject.
  • Application Fee can be paid only through online mode.

Application Fee

  • For Male Candidates : Rs. 1200/-
  • For Female Candidates : Rs. 600/- 
  • For Others : Rs. 600/-
  • Mode of Payment : Online through Internet banking/Debit/Credit Card/UPI or other modes as available on our payment gateway.

Admission Procedure

  • The admissions procedure (in all subjects, except Science Education) consists of an online test at one of the several nationwide centres, followed by interviews and/or a second written test of shortlisted candidates depending on the subject/programme.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews to be held during March-May 2023.  Exact dates would be announced later.
  • Results of the entrance examination will be announced by end-January, 2023 and students shortlisted for interview will be intimated by email.

Exam Timings

  • Examination Date : Sunday, December 11, 2022
  • Morning Session: 09:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Physics, Chemistry, Computer & Systems Sciences, Biology (Wildlife & Conservation)
  • Afternoon Session: Biology: 02:30 p.m. to 04:30 p.m.
  • Mathematics: 02:30 p.m. to 05:30 p.m.

For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website

Contact Details

Address: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research,
Homi Bhabha Road, Navy Nagar, Colaba
Mumbai 400005, INDIA

Tel : +91-22-2278-2000
Fax : +91-22-2280-4610 / 4611

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